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Composition
Uncover the ideas behind great works of modern art
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The book highlights artists who have challenged Western compositional norms—such as Edouard Manet, Vincent van Gogh, and Mary Cassatt—and traces this trajectory to the innovative methods of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tania Bruguera, Meleko Mokgosi, and others. Archer provides readers with insightful frameworks for interpreting the art of today through a diverse range of perspectives.
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Composition is ideal for art students, contemporary art enthusiasts, and readers interested in the ways cultural and technological changes influence artistic practice. Its accessible writing makes it suitable for both newcomers and those familiar with art history.
A comprehensive and contemporary guide to every decision an artist or creative makes.
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The rules of composition have changed. Discover the new ideas that shape the art we make today.
Art has changed beyond recognition since the principles of harmonious composition were established in classical times. From the invention of photography to the digital revolution, technological and social advances have transformed the way we see the world. This new vision, influenced by changing attitudes, not least towards gender roles and the West's colonial history, is reflected in the art we make.
From the rejection of Western compositional orthodoxy by artists such as Edouard Manet, Vincent van Gogh, and Mary Cassatt, to the revolutionary practices of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tania Bruguera, Meleko Mokgosi, and many others, acclaimed art critic and writer Michael Archer reveals the ideas and intentions behind a thrillingly diverse selection of artworks, giving readers a new set of tools for understanding art today.
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ISBN: 9781781578612
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 April 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Ilex
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 222.0mm
Height: 278.0mm
Weight: 1460g
Pages: 240
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About the Author
Michael Archer is an art critic, writer and Professor Emeritus at Goldsmiths, University of London. He holds a BA in History of Art from the University of Cambridge and an MA in Aesthetic Education from Manchester University. Formerly Editor at Artscribe and Assistant Editor at Art Monthly, his work has appeared in newspapers and journals including Artforum, Art Monthly, Frieze, Parkett and the Guardian and in numerous monographs and catalogues. He is the author of Art Since 1960 (Thames & Hudson), and contributed chapters on modern and contemporary art to Hugh Honour and John Fleming's A World History of Art (Laurence King).
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